What we do Zuari Industries Ltd, part of K K Birla Group, is a leading agriinputs company focused on sugar, power, ethanol production, real estate, and financial services in India. |
Founded in 1,957 |
Market share Among the largest private sector fertiliser producers in India with diversified agriinput and energy businesses. |
Problem solved Provides sustainable agricultural inputs, renewable energy, and rural development solutions supporting farmers and industries. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves farmers, agri-businesses, energy consumers, real estate buyers, and financial clients across B2B and B2C segments. |
Key management Athar Shahab (Managing Director), Saroj Kumar Poddar (Chairman), Alok Saxena (Executive Director) |
Our journey and innovations Established in 1957; pioneered urea manufacturing; expanded to fertilizers, sugar, ethanol, power, and real estate; recent amalgamation with Zuari Sugar & Power. |
Where we operate Primarily India with export operations and investments including partnerships in UAE and Malta. |
Top products or what we offer Urea, NPK fertilizers, sugar, power, ethanol, hybrid seeds, real estate projects, financial and management services. |
Top brands Zuari fertilizers (market leader in India), Khandsari Sugar, Saksham App for farmers, Zuari Rain Forest real estate. |
Raw materials needed Natural gas, sugarcane, molasses, chemical inputs for fertilizers, power plant fuels. |
Raw materials supplier Suppliers include local agricultural producers and international chemical corporations. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Mix of recurring (financial services) and cyclical revenues (agriculture, sugar, power seasonal production). |
Our industry position Robust position in agriinputs and renewable energy with growing real estate footprint. |
Financial highlights FY25 revenue ₹970 Cr, net loss ₹93 Cr standalone; operational improvements ongoing with highest sugarcane crush. |
Geographical revenue split ~96% India; ~4% other international markets. |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Higher sugarcane crush, ethanol production, expanded power generation, digital initiatives, and real estate development. |
Our future plans Ramp up ethanol plant capacity, real estate Phase II, expand biofuel and financial services, strengthen subsidiaries. |
Our green promise Emphasis on renewable energy through bioethanol and cogeneration power using bagasse; sustainable farming inputs. |
Our people and values Committed workforce, focus on governance, ethical operations, and inclusive sustainable growth. |
Key challenges ahead Market volatility in agriculture, energy prices, regulatory changes, and managing integration post-amalgamation. |
Interesting facts Achieved highest crushing of sugarcane in company history; launched digital tools for farmer engagement. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates cyclical agricultural risks via diversified portfolio; strategic alliances and technology adoption for resilience. |
